Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 German Bundesliga
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THE FACTS
When is Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne on and what time does it start? Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne will take place on Saturday 27th January, 2024 – 14:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to German Bundesliga matches in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne
Where can I stream Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne in the UK? If televised on Sky Sports, Wolfsburg vs FC Cologne can be streamed live on the Sky Go app
THE LOWDOWN
WOLFSBURG
Wolfsburg are looking to end a run of three Bundesliga games without victory here against FC Cologne. Going into this round of fixtures, the hosts are currently seven points adrift of the European places, so the importance of them putting an unbeaten run together is significant from Niko Kovac’s point of view.
Consecutive 1-1 draws on the road against Mainz and Heidenheim sets them up for this next context but with home advantage in their favour on this occasion, anything less than three points would more than likely be seen as a very disappointing result.
FC COLOGNE
FC Cologne currently find themselves inside the automatic relegation places with three points separating them from safety following a nightmare run of results. They are yet to win in the Bundesliga since December 1st, having failed to win their last five games, gaining two points and scoring just one goal in the process.
Across their most recent four Bundesliga fixtures, FC Cologne have shipped a total of nine goals and such defensive instability may well be pounced upon by the hosts if they don’t improve here, especially with them unlikely to be having much possession over the course of 90 minutes.
THE TEAM NEWS
WOLFSBURG
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Casteels; Maehle, Bornauw, Jenz, Rogerio; Vranckx, Arnold; Tomas, Majer, Kaminski; Wind
UNAVAILABLE: Nmecha (Injured), Wimmer (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Baku (Injured), Tomas (Injured)
FC COLOGNE
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schwabe; Carstensen, Hubers, Chabot, Finkgrafe; Huseinbasic, Martel; Thielmann, Kainz, Maina; Tigges
UNAVAILABLE: Hanche-Olsen (Injured), Lee (International Duty), Weiper (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bell (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
Expect Wolfsburg to come into this one with a point of prove and dominate proceedings across the majority of play. Provided any complacency from Niko Kovac’s men is left behind in the changing room, then Wolfsburg should be afforded plenty of joy against a struggling backline and an out-of-form side in general. Therefore, it’s well worth backing a home victory for Wolfsburg.
BETTING TIP: WOLFSBURG TO WIN
